, stick with what's in washington now. i don't think we need more washington experience. we need a different kind of experience in washington. >> with me now, new jersey congressman frank pallone. good morning. let me start off -- a bit a satellite delay, so i'll get this first question in. you got a tough weekend ahead. how do you catch up? >> i think it's going to be an election with a very low voter turnout. we have a great field operation. we're knocking on doors with volunteers. i think the message has gotten out that i'm the experienced candidate who gets things done. i've been supported by the lautenberg family. i think a lot of the people are paying close attention to the issues. i don't think the polls are really meaningful at this point. >> it's got to be a tough thing to say you're the experienced candidate when the place you work, congress, is so unpopular these days. do you -- how do you -- when a voter brings that up, what do you say to them? >> well, i think democratic voters really believe that the democrat